BECOME A MASTER GARDENER
Master Gardener Applications Are Now Open for 2025!
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for the Anoka County Master Gardeners program? Do you want to enhance your gardening experience while also enhancing your community’s green space? Master Gardeners is the perfect opportunity to do just that!
Applications are accepted annually, August 1st through October 1st.
Learn research-based best practices.
Grow your horticulture skills.
Share your gardening knowledge with others.Learn more by viewing the University of Minnesota Extension
“There’s a therapeutic element to it that everyone can enjoy.”
Becoming a Master Gardener
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Who can be a master gardener?
You can! We’re looking for volunteers who like to learn, grow and share. Master Gardener volunteers are committed to providing the highest quality, research-based horticultural information and educational activities that enhance our community’s environment and quality of life.
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How to Join
Applications are accepted from Aug. 1 through Oct. 1. Next, volunteers interview candidates to explain the program and the registration process. Upon acceptance, new members complete a core course online taught by University faculty and Extension educators. The online course is self-paced beginning in January and it ends in April.
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What's Next?
During the “internship” year, new members are paired with a mentor and will volunteer a minimum of 50 hours of volunteering with garden and education activities.
Upon completing the internship year, volunteers contribute their time teaching research-based horticulture practices in their communities. Volunteers complete at least 25 hours of volunteering and must complete continuing education hours annually to maintain membership. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers for continuing education credit, followed by a brief business meeting.